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Aurangzeb's Deccan Forts: The Mughal War of Attrition
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into Aurangzeb's relentless campaign to capture Maratha hill forts in the Deccan, focusing on the sieges of Sinhagad, Rajgad, and Torana. They explore the Mughal emperor's strategy of blockade and starvation against Maratha guerrilla tactics, the role of local commanders like Khanderao Dabhade, and the logistical nightmare of maintaining supply lines through rugged terrain. The conversation also touches on the construction of forward bases such as the fort at Paranda, the use of heavy artillery like the zamzama gun, and the human cost of these…
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